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" the lady gushes - the sky was something she'd always adore, even if she had already seen every possible version in her book.
"Also you're looking pretty good tonight! Though I kind of miss your... hawaiian? shirt? Was that the expression?
" etoile attentively and wholly looked at zeke, her head still restinh on her hand a little.
He grins taking his sip of his bitter martini. "Why thank you, you're lookin' pretty good yourself."
"See you're a woman of taste, finally someone who understands the class of a floral print.
" she giggled sweetly. "Joke's aside, what good timing! Full moons are really pretty; and performing on these nights were always a special experience," Étoile looked back into the sky beyond the trees. "Thank you! I picked this out carefully... it was supposed to be for work, but I thought i'd debut it here first~
" she chuckled a little more.
"Oh, of course you can try mine!" Étoile swiftly held the glass up towards Zeke, maybe even a little too close to his face - and waited for him to take it first, before taking his. "You can take more than one sip if you want, of course~" she happily hummed.
"A.... bozo? Why would they say that?
They're hard workers, after all! They deserve a break
" dead serious.
("Maybe I should get kitty a lily..... oh that rhymes!") Étoile mumbled to herself.
"I'm sure the others are also your allies! You know... outside of the shirt fiasco," she chuckled, "but! you can always count on me," she knocked on her chest to show reliability.... good thing her cleavage is holding on very well, although the fabric looked rather loose and flowy. It was a draping, after all.
She gently took Zeke's martini glass to her sips, taking only just enough to taste it - she doesn't want to steal his drink away by drinking too much, after all
Zeke does his best to not look at said cleavage....But who is he kidding, he took a subtle glance before focusing on her eyes. "I ordered the famous James Bind drink. Y'know, shaken not stirred. But I like yours too." He says before handing it back.
He laughs, "You might wanna act fast I dunno when the bartender is gonna leave the table.
Zeke stays to talk with her for a bit, it was pleasant and the scenery made the encounter even better. After a while though zeke decided to go around and see who else he could pester. He gives Etoile a wave before going on his way.
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" She was in an...odd pose. The gears didn't click in his brain that she was trying to sneak up on him.
Either way, he shakes his head. "No, feel free to join." Directed at the both of them.
@★♪Azure 💫🌻Saif ♪★ @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford sorry for short post tyler has nothing to add rn LOL
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pls don't match me lol))
he jokes before picking up the concoction.
"Well, you're the mixologist here. I'll just have to take your word for it, eh?"
"Well, down the hatch!" He exclaims before taking a sip. His eyebrows furrow, yeah it was bitter.
respecting womene..g.g.
"What are you working for?" Teasing. "It's a party, you know." @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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“Hey Cam! Luls,” Ernest hummed. “You… guys look really good.”
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just said not to get it dirty or at least dryclean it if I did, so…”
He chuckles at Lullaby’s comments as the two had their little exchange. Even still, he reaches out for the can like Cameron had read his mind.
“T’s fine Luls, I would’ve asked for one anyway.” He takes a modest sip in between chuckling.
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“You guys tellin’ me we’re just boiling lobster without anythin’ else? What about sides? Did we rent out this whole space just for plain lobster?”
He tilts the can up and downs the rest of its contents without any prior warning. Then he sets the can down on the bar table with a content sigh.
“We could all talk in British accents, pretend to be actors and see if anyone would ask to take photos with us.”
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Ernest snorts. He gets up at the others’ suggestion, picking up his coat and leaving it on the barstool.
“To the photobooth it is, then! I hope the Reverend turns up at some point…” they’re always wearing gloves…
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“Miss Zhang?” He sounds a bit disbelieving, gawping. “What —“
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He takes a swig straight from the bottle before walking away.
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"Good game," Jacob says, a polite smile on their face. The more observant can notice the strain in their jaw. "I suppose all the winnings go to you. You've redeemed yourself."
"Oh, thank god!" He exclaims, arms shooting up in the air. Now, he can celebrate with a drink, then turns to Jacob. "I kind of wish we kept that bet from earlier too, Reverend." Wink. Just kidding. He doesn't mean it... or does he? Do you regret not getting him to back off, Jacob?
"I'll be sure to cash those rewards in later..." But he walks over to Xiaoru first, making sure she isn't hurt, then lightly flicks her on the forehead. Not too hard — Albert is a gentleman, you know. "There, that's good enough."
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He raises an eyebrow. "Hey."
Jericho gestures to the pool cue they're holding. "...Are you looking for a match?"
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If you had any of that poison drink left, I'd say that." Shrugs. "But you're Ezekiel Fucking Kitzinger, so you downed it. Guess you could always make another, though."
He thinks for a moment. "I think you're better at this stuff than I am. What would really make him regret skimping.....
" MORRISSSS IM SO SORRY @Robbie ⚖ Zeke
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He'd probably refuse if we asked him. When Mika took off his shirt, he said he'd never. But I like your line of thinking. Let's keep brainstorming." RUBS HIS HAMPTER BRAINCELLS TOGETHER @Robbie ⚖ Zeke
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Good idea Mika....you still got that hose? Or we can look for a bucket..."
"You should do that anyways, honestly." @Nyaph 🌺 Mika @Robbie ⚖ Zeke
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Perfect.
He takes the bucket of ice water "Time for Morris to get a little wet"
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"Hell yeah, Ezekiel Fucking Kitzinger. Let's make it a surprise. We can wait for him when he returns.
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Would a fight be too much?" He's not sure. @ mika
"Hey man, that's a bit harsh." @ patsy
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. "So should we dance?" June offers his hand.
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He looks at Lullaby with extreme judgement. "That's still on purpose, idiot." He rolls his eyes.
Glares at Kylik when he takes a sip. Yeah He Fucking Would, Wouldn't He.
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Of course a reverend would have crap logic.
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Did the rats in your apartment you wanted to get rid of count.
......He's not taking a drink. Those bitches were no pets of his.
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COME HERE TYLER. HE IS COMING OVER TO PINCH YOUR CHEEKS. @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN
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. Learn about Ligma with the rest of the Gang
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But before she can do anything she's swept away by Cameron. "Oh! Hi!" @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford @li 📽 ernie (mentions of Ernie)
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Should he do someth-
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Mika's question........................ Did it count if you were lying by omission?
.......Tyler takes a sip.
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How many times has he even... talked to most of the people in this room? Actually, it doesn't really matter. He holds hands with his wine bottle and takes a drink, mostly because his buzz is fading, and that makes him... sad.
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"Eden, right? I don't think we've really gotten to... hang out hang out." @turtle | eden
Also they...........
. Have they lied? Probably as a joke. They'll take a sip as insurance.
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Jericho watches Mika drag Morris away. Holy shit is he going to get his ass kicked?
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Or, well. Their boss? Was it appropriate to wave to Quigley? Probably not. Maybe he was still mad, because of the whole "wrestling-Xunyi-in-the-office-lobby" debacle. He shrinks down in his seat a little.
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This feels targeted . It wasn't to him, yet it felt targeted anyways. Takes a sip.
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. Solidarity. He knew he could always count on u. @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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"I've never gotten one, just so everyone knows," he says, while taking a sip. "My throat is just dry."
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LEANS... LET HIM SEE YOUR EAR... @crow ✝ jacob de silva
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"I haven't drank in about twenty minutes."
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His hands are twitching. He wants to button up his shirt so bad. He must be freezing. @hyu 👓 albert
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"What's with that expression on your face, Rev?" Stares intensely at him. @crow ✝ jacob de silva
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Was Morris involved with their boss. Homosexually.
After force-restarting his brain, Adrian blinks back at Morris. "No."
Wine loosens his tongue. "I like women."
He's a feminist.
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Jacob still tries to close them for him, hoping it's like... magnetized... zippered... there's fucking nothing. He suddenly becomes very much aware 1) there are people looking 2) they are in a circle 3) he, a priest, basically has his hands on... on...
He lets go very quickly, wincing. "Where are the buttons? What did you do to them?" @hyu 👓 albert
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His eyes are somewhat magnetized. "It's form-flattering," he says instead, tearing his eyes away to basically gulp down his drink. Jacob's looking a bit flushed once he sees the bottom of the glass. "You need a better shirt. Please." @hyu 👓 albert
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"Yes I would like my drink." Albert stands, and holds his hand out for Jacob. Get over here big guy. @crow ✝ jacob de silva
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He Can Feel Adrian's Judgment @xia :capitalism: adrian
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Alright, he's curious about the answers to this one. no sip though. points and laughs tyler ur so boring
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He barely stifles the urge to repeat his earlier closet experience. Though he gets the feeling it might be very satisfying to do it to this person.
"Mika Romanov." he extends his hand, a shake for new acquaintances. :] He also maintains eye contact as he takes a sip
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Sip. He's actually pretty unbothered by this, though. (me makin up lore on the spot bc i didnt think about this
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but she keeps her mouth closed.
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so youre the fbi agent in my brain. is it because i drank your coffee
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It's more of a bonding experience than an attempt to get people to drink, really.
wtf was in that coffee....do i have a mental connection with lingli now too?
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She is a good partner. No sip.
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Then they dip some lobster and pop that meat in their mouth. Delicious. May god bless the generous.
"You can hear the spicy answers for yourself should you hear Mr. Ginsberg talk," he says around a mouthful of seafood, gesturing towards the ring. "The party's been growing bolder with each passing drink."
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@Luuvy 📋 Morris
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Thinks for a moment. "Or Mika." SORRY MIKA
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"Your secret's safe with us."
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Wow. I feel like a new man. Amen."
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(He laughs at his own joke. Cue Laughtrack.)
"That sip doesn't count. Never have I ever driven a motorcycle." Die Morris
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Let me hear you say please~."
"Or," she slinks backwards, leading him deeper inside the dancefloor away from the muted chatter from outside. She wanted to hold his full attention. "Let's see a little dominance if you're really a bad boy~"
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Jericho glares jealously at him from the sidelines. He is consumed with impotent incel rage.
@mei | cerise @Li💤 ♟ Luciel (Just imagine him standing there until you guys are done!!! no rush
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God damn blue-haired bastard, ruining his perfect dance with ✨Cerise✨ with his wretched presence. He is going to pretend the man Doesn't Exist.
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"I miss the benefits, and the people... Well, except my boss, I guess..." Months of daily emails asking when he'd come back to work during his indefinite leave of absence. The constant bothering definitely took its toll on the already grieving widower. But now Patsy was here, in a job where (most) people didn't know his troubled history.
"Closets...? Oh, god, is that for the seven minutes thing...? I think I signed up for that..." Patsy, having not been to many teen parties, was wholly unfamiliar with teen party games. He'll have to avoid the walls of the venue, now...
@Jerry (Sun) ☀🌾 Deputy Morgan @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
@Gabbo 📻 Patsy @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
@Jerry (Sun) ☀🌾 Deputy Morgan @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford (patsy will return, after closet time, cause i feel bad that hyu's waiting for me ;0;)
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“ She holds out a pair of tongs.
“You want some cheddar biscuits?
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He looks at her tongues raising a brow. "Do I want any cheddar biscuits? Of course I do! What do ya take me for?" He holds his plate out with a lopsided grin.
"Yep it's me!!
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She grins as she snaps the tongs together, not much differently than the claws of the yummy lobsters right before them
Heehee"
She stares at the selection of seafood, awed by just how much of it there was. She underestimated just how wealthy some of their coworkers must be for such generous donations
"Mmm..~ yaknow, some people would say it's a waste to fill up on carbs when you literally have 50 pounds of lobster in front of you, but what can I say, they're good~"
She says, delicately placing a tail on her plate.
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Her prep drops a bit as she pouts her lip.
“Mmm,dmdm I don’t want to get too full though lest I get too stuffed to move… I hear the only place to lay around here is “the closet” and I don’t think my husband would be too fond of that ehe~
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Zeke pauses to think, Key that was a new one. But he found it kinda endearing. "Y'know I'm pretty sure the lobsters were a combined effort. Hard to say."
We're allowed to bring these home??" Lobster sandwiches and lobster bisque for days...
" She's thinking on it. She really is.
"Sadly this is Gucci and I don't want it smelling like sea brine....
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But no worries, she will have to find a to go box somewhere. Maybe that cursed closet would have a box or two
"Oh! But look at the time, the bar is calling! See you later, save me a dance for later?~
))
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"...Alright. Where the hell are your friends, Ernest?"
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One would think Tyler would be looking for Adrian—since, y'know, they were hanging out. One would be wrong. Not because Tyler didn't care, but because he's Stupid. In Tyler's eyes, they were just walking.... Adrian was an adult; he didn't need Tyler to babysit him around the event. He could decide to leave and go where he wanted All On His Own
).
Tyler was a clingy lost kitten, though.
He skulked up to Adrian and put a gloved hand on his shoulder.
"Yo." @xia :capitalism: adrian
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He didn't want to stupidly peer pressure himself either. Besides, Adrian looked....drunk? Would he even remember?
"One glass. I still have to get home."
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Fuck's sake......
"Sit down." A command, barked by a tired Man. He pointed to the rim of the fountain. I'm also going to assume everyone is seated for the sake of this rp progressing
He looks Directly Into Adrian's eyes. A gaze not unlike the one he had given Adrian earlier, yet also completely foreign. The affection that was there was overshadowed by Stern Adultly Disappointment.
"Adrian." He put a firm hand on Adrian's shoulder. "Do you know how to read? No—Did you even read the job posting? ....Actually, don't answer that. No matter what you say, you'll disappoint me."
He sighed. HHHhhhhhhh. "It stated, clearly, on the posting, for the job that All Of Us At This Party Hold, that applicants may be no younger than 21. Twenty-one. Ernest is not a teenager. And...."
God was he really going to spell it out.
............Yes. Yes don't leave anything up to Adrian's Conspiratorial Interpretations. "Neither am I. I can drive. I can drink. I pay my taxes. ......The driving age in America is 16, by the way." Grips Adrian's shoulder slightly harder. "ButI'mnotsixteen."
Tries to think about how old Zeke and Ernest were....
He actually didn't know. Nor care, since it wasn't his business what two grown ass adults did. And it wasn't Adrian's either, but Tyler knew that wouldn't help. He would have one singular modicum of tact here (not really he's just tired of misinterpretations).
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(no Tyler did not factor himself into this equation bc he doesn't really do labels)
Second: "You like women, right? There are women at the office. Are you all over the women? No. Why's it any different for men who like men. —It's not. That's the answer. Gay people aren't some weird anomaly. They're not attracted to every single person."
"Gay people have standards and preferences and boundaries too." Jesus fucking christ he felt like he was explaining Being Gay to a toddler.
Actually, you know what, Adrian Doesn't Get To Know , Ever . That Tyler Has Slept With Men. Tyler absolutely did not need one of his few office friends to start feeling weird and awkward around him because he was a moron.
Finally, third: "We're going to talk to Ernest and Zeke. If you don't believe me, believe them. And then, we'll go to Law's records and cross-reference them. He's a detective, so he'll have our information correct." Supposedly. Tyler didn't actually believe that, given Lawrence's ........... yeah—but he just needed Adrian to believe it. @xia :capitalism: adrian
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"Look, I don't care who's dating who, or whether they're homosexual. The point is that they're being sexual. At all. With... other people. People they work with. Aren't there laws against... workplace... fraternization?" Adrian tipped the bottle in his hand, feeling the wine sloshing back and forth inside, a comforting weight.
"And yes, I like women." Clarification was important, after all.
"It's alright," he said, with a sigh. "If you say Ernest is ... not underage, I believe you."
A pause.
"It's still not a pleasant image though." Actually, did that make him homophobic? "Not that I'm thinking about it. Or that I think about."
A vague hand gesture.
"Homosexual activity. In general."
Was it just the wine, or was this conversation painfully awkward? Maybe drinking some more would help. Gulp.
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SIGH . SIGHHHHHHHHHH .
) here. Don't go assuming they'll do it at the office. If you find out they do it at the office too, then you can take it up with them."
"Even if you don't like it, it's their personal lives, not yours. You don't get to police them. And it's not like they're asking you to join them."
Tyler wouldn't lie–hearing Adrian say he found 'Homosexual activity' unpleasant to think about stung a little. A lot, actually. Tyler had his own secrets and things he'd prefer to keep personal, sure, but this was....more than that. This was actively and intentionally pretending to be something else.
All because he didn't want to lose another friend.
....Jesus, these guys really were a bad influence on him. This job was a mistake...
@xia :capitalism: adrian laughs evilly :)
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Jesus. Fuck. Black void. Not today. Not now.
SIGHS. Sighs. Patience, Tyler. Adrian was well-meaning and ignorant. He was also... ...... (derogatory), but it was possible for him to learn. Tyler believed in him.
He.........
............................Was he going around in circles? Was it happening all again? Was this a lost cause?
He didn't want to give up. He didn't want to. He didn't want to let go. He couldn't. He couldn't....................................
In a voice gentler, mayhaps a smidge sad, even, Tyler continued his Educationing. "You're correct. You're not gay, so they won't make moves on you."
Gentle, again. "Why is Zeke that bothers you?" Tyler couldn't possibly fathom, so it was best to ask. Best to make things clear between the both of them. No assumptions, no misconceptions. Just an honest dialogue.
Please Adrian. Please. Listen to him. Listen to reason. Please.
"I don't think you hate...'the gays.'" He gives Adrian a sympathetic smile. "I know you're trying your best, and I— I think that they" nice save Tyler "would appreciate that."
An Uncomfortable Pause.
"I think your brother would, too."
vague subtext i feel like u will probably get what i am .putting down . i believe in u and ur braincell ))
In a quieter voice, "I know you're not a child. Sorry. I'm not trying to make you feel like one. I just want to speak plainly with you. .........I'm not a child either, but we can deal with that later."
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At least the cool air was nice. And it wasn't like he had any place to be, either. It was just.....last time he was at the fountain.......
That wasn't the location's fault, though.
He spots Albert, vibin. Hm....did he want to initiate.
He was smoking, too, which something Tyler could Tolerate but wasn't particularly fond of.
Call it the high of stupid brain juice that his coworkers inject directly into his skull, but Tyler's feet ended up walking him towards Albert anyways.
Without saying a word, he sat himself by Albert. Made himself comfortable. Our
spot now @hyu 👓 albert
"Not that I have anywhere to be."
Settles further into his spot while Albert mulls over the silence. He's just vibing, tbh.
"Yes and no. More fun than I was expecting." But also, stressful in ways he Exactly Expected from this group of crackheads. "...Sounds like you had a good time. That's good." He meant it, genuinely.
@hyu 👓 albert SORRY THIS WAS SO SHORT AND TOOK SO LONG
ill be faster hopefully now
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.........Shrugs. Whatever.
"I've slept with men, so yeah." He guesses. "I don't really care. I don't think about it." ........................He remembers his talk with Adrian. He starts to worry Albert might be The Same.
".......Yes. Sure. I like men."
"Why?"
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"Actually Adrian and I. Talked about this. He's............................well you heard him. He....doesn't mean poorly. He's just.....ignorant....
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Sighs and rubs the back of his neck. Happy thoughts, Tyler. Don't ruin the mood. "Sorry to hear about Jacob. It.....sucks. To find out that you got it all wrong. Uh, I hope things get better, though." Wow. uplifting tyler. incredible. all of alberts woes, solved! "I'm here if you ever want to talk about it." @hyu 👓 albert
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"I dunno. That's Adrian's business, not mine." Goes quiet. "..But if I had to guess, I don't think so....... He seemed....uncomfortable. Disgusted." Goes quiet again........................................... @hyu 👓 albert
"It'll work out..." SIGHS. He takes another drag of his cigarette. God help them now.
"Okay, soooo, you just wanna help the guy out? Help him understand the..." Clears his throat. "Community. Or something like that. I guess friends can do that."
But he ends up frowning, dropping the cig to the ground before stomping it out. "Is he homophobic?" Albert asks in complete seriousness. "Or was... I don't know, he seemed to be trying to accept it at least, and you said you talked to him about it. I mean, he's pretty airheaded too sometimes." Is it okay to make assumptions about people he barely knows? Yes.
"Also, he's going to have a very tough time at the agency if he stays this clueless," he laughs. "But you're a good friend. He'll probably end up coming to you for advice on all that."
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........... Albert.......my brother is 28." Forest thinks. roughly around that age. Although, Tyler has no idea Albert is like , 40. He just assumes Albert is [vague gestures] age.
"Anyways.....thanks. You're right. I needed a reality check. You don't need to sugarcoat it, though. I did fail."
Hums. "...It's true, Adrian's pretty young." A fact Adrian reminded Tyler of Constantly due to his incessant interpretations of Tyler as a teenager
"And....I guess his heart is in the right place. .....Sucks it has to be all of our problems, though."
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. "Can you imagine him at a parade? You take him to a parade; I don't want any part of that. I don't want to give him more gay people he can show off his knowledge of 'the same-gender relationships' to and to tell how much he likes women.
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Tyler rolls his eyes and crinkles his nose, but his tone is clearly playful. "You say that like I've fucked (redacted 4 li) him. If I did, I wouldn't be in this mess. ................Actually no. No, knowing him, he'd find some stupid way to look at it. Or some other stupid thing to latch onto. If I have to listen to him explain to me how he's researched s*x positions, I might die." Admittedly, it was a little endearing. A Tiny bit. A smidge. Mostly he was annoyed. But it was a little endeari- .
"Yeah..........." Trails off again. "I guess I just don't want to lose him as a friend." Shrugs. "Suppose there's not much I can do about it." Maybe he would tell Adrian that he liked men and rip the bandaid off. Maybe. @hyu 👓 albert
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Hey, what was the world like before the Anomaly?"
Though he said it as a tease, his last question was . perhaps a bit too honest. a bit too revealing, if you knew what to look for
"Tch..I'm not worried about being dropped. It's that awkward middle ground I don't want. Where he's just pretending to be my friend, but he secretly thinks I'm weird. I just want him to be honest with me."
Accepts Albert's attempts to lighten the mood and nudges him with his shoulders. "Thanks, bro. ....Uh, me too." He holds up his twig arm.
his pain. "Wow dinosaurs.... That actually sounds like a pain in the ass. So, what killed them? Was it you?"
"Thanks..........I'm hoping for the best for you and JesusLover too. For you and your ridiculously large arms." He means that one sincerely, too.
Snorts. "I doubt they'd notice me gone. But I know you're old and senile, so I'll walk you back to the party anyways, grandpa. Maybe there's still some prune juice left."
@hyu 👓 albert crying on da floor in da club they make me so HRHRGRGHRGHGHJ
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"Y-yeah no worries," she nods, totally understanding what they meant, and then very shortly follows after them. Another pair of helping hands might not hurt, in case it's something serious.
She peers at Ernest from behind Saif, trying her best to not make the poor guy feel overwhelmed by people suddenly gathering around him. "... You doing alright there, bud?
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She hops a few steps back and positions herself to get a good shot of both of them, as well as the garden backdrop. She briefly checks her pockets after Saif's comment, but doesn't find what she's looking for.
"A-ah, I don't have the, uh, timer thingy on me right now, but i-it's fine! Don't worry!" She must've left the self-timer in her bag inside the venue, but it'd take too much time to go and grab it. She doesn't mind it though, being in front of the camera feels too awkward to her anyway.
"Now, give me your best smiles!" As the shutter clicks, she makes a mental note to herself to develop the film as soon as possible. She'll bring the photos to the office when it's all done.
@★♪Azure 💫🌻Saif ♪★ @mei | cerise (I'M PROBABLY GOING TO BED NOW SO WE CAN PROBABLY BRING THE RP TO A CLOSE,, SENDS YOU BOTH A KISS!!)
There’s a frown of concentration on his face as he transfers a freshly cooked lobster. As such, he doesn’t notice the person stumbling towards him until its too late.
Thankfully the stranger has the reflexes to catch him, but the lobster isn’t so lucky as it goes sailing through the air and striking an innocent passerby.
“MY LOBSTER!!!” Jericho yells in despair. “Do you know how much that cost you idiot—get your hands off of me!!” He’s quick to shove the person away and fix an extremely hostile glare on him.
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He walked between the counters, peering into the pots, which were all empty except for - ah? Was this...some kind of soup? Kylik stuck a finger into the pot, touching the lukewarm liquid that was almost clear. Hm. Salty? And just a little fishy....
He supposed it would do, he thought, as he took another sip of the leftover lobster boil water. Hmm. Weird soup.
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"Noodles." Xunyi announces suddenly, with slight triumph, tossing a half used bag of pasta onto the counter. It must have been leftovers that got looked over during cleanup. Actually, half-used was an overstatement. There were barely any pasta left at all. Nonetheless, Xunyi fills an empty pot with water and turns on the stove, a spring in their movements.
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"So how's everyone's nights been, squires?"
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And he listens to Kylik, attention fully captivated surprisingly enough. Whether the words sunk in as intended was beyond them all, but. Something seemed to stick.
“To understand each other…”
“No, but… that all makes sense, but still… ‘t’s cause…” As blabbery as Ernest was getting in his inebriation, it also became hard to find the right words at times. He clears his throat.
“Sometimes the truth is…. not what it actually is? I don’t… fuck, I’m too drunk to explain this good. But if it looks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, even if it’s a dog, what makes it a dog? If everyone thinks it’s a duck? No, that comparison’s too fucking complicated- it’s more, like…. He’s got all this important stuff goin’ on based on his reputation, and he’s… what if he finds a girl he likes and she thinks he’s fucking gay because of me? All over something stupid I didn’t think through just one time? I dunno. Maybe I’m thinking into it too much. Maybe it’ll just all blow over….” His eyes stare blankly into the counter, wide, as he takes another inhale from his cig. Maybe if he threatened Liu he’d keep quiet, but it’s not like he wanted to be known for that either…… nor did he want to inflict harm…
With everything on his mind, it seemed like the last of Kylik’s comment almost whizzed completely by him. Except the cogs were indeed still whirring in there, he just was a bit… occupied. With all the thoughts.
@roy, mayor of duncetown | kylik @meow | xunyi sorry that hes. like that
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None of their business none of their business. They dump the extra water into the sink and plop the pot of noodles in the middle of the floor, along with some extra utensils they found, and sits himself down behind it. "Eat time." They announce. They have high hopes for these noodles, for once. Who knew culinary genius arose from trying very hard not to be too involved with two drunk men on the floor in the kitchen of a fancy dinner party.
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He lets go of Ernest's hand and starts rummaging around the kitchen. "You. Just. Stand there. Idiot." He says, pointing at the stupid drunk man like a dog that needs to be told to Sit and Stay, before going back to whatever he's doing.
After a few minutes, he produces a bread basket with a few loaves still in it and a glass of water, which he slides over to Ernest. "Drink and eat. You need to sober up." It's not the tastiest thing in the world, but Ernest is not deserving of his culinary skills.
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"Oh." Rhett laughs. What can one do but laugh? How can he rectify this situation?
"I must have had too much to drink." A lie. He was completely sober. "Or. . . perhaps I'm falling in love?"
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“Hey Liu.”
Adrian commits heavily to Not Asking, nodding at Ernie in silent acknowledgement as he comes in.
Libertines, all of them. He wasn't one to judge, but he wonders what their local reverend would think of all this. Then again...
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. "Helping is one way to say it! Though in the end Vidali just ended up shooing me away for being a nuisance. You guys better go out and grab a plate before it's all gone-- I saw someone eating all the shrimp." Another giggle before he lowers his shirt and patting their shoulders.
His gaze fixes to the mark on Ernie's neck. Ahh.. I remember college. June adjusts Ernie's collar so it could conceal it a little.
"Oh- You touched my sweaty back before even getting my name-" He turns to Adrian with a smile. "June Love."
He concocts a Likely-Bathroom-Alibi. "Then I came in here to wash my hands." Like a normal bathroom patron.
"What..." Adrian trails off, hesitant, sending a glance at Ernest's neck. "What have you been up to?"
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But it takes a pretty long time to braid and bun his hair like he did, he wonders if he should just wear it loose. A clip here and there, flower in his hair? Maybe?
He is thinking. Staring.
And then he makes a face.
laughing to himself for a moment. But back onto the matter of his external beauty. Letting his hair loose might not be all that flashy! He wonders what he should do..
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Fast talking as always... Tyler could barely keep up. It was like listening to a foreign language, only being able to understand bits and pieces. But he understood enough to get the general gist. He thinks.
Hm......Patrick was asking about his hair, right....
"I like it. It's a good look on you," he says, matter-of-factly. "Do what you want, though. It's your hair; not anyone else's." He shrugs.
Gives Patrick a wry, weary look. "Action? No." But he knew of some people who Did (allegedly). "Parties are a lot. I'm not a good fit." Shrugs again. "You look fine." He means that as a compliment LMFAO. "I always took you for the party type." Nods to himself
.............. ".....Have you been having fun?" Throws Patrick a bone. "Some—" deadpan, halfhearted nudge back. "—action?" Two bones. Imagine babysmirk but merged with
@shelfy 🍀 Patrick
"Thanks pal, i think so too! See I do. That's why i'm torn, but yaknow what? you right, It IS, in fact, my hair, and I say a little makeover is due! Something a little fun, a little free don't you think?" Patrick undoes his bun and his long hair comes falling down, the small braids along with it, ah! But he took those braids and simply.. ties them at the back!
There we go. Good as new!
"Thanks, Ty, couldn't have decided without'cha." he pats Tyler's back repeatedly. But he quickly starts listening to the other, nodding, "Yeah, parties can be a lot, i tell ya that, 'specially if yer not all that used to it! But i tell ya, once you get into that groove it can get super fun!" He starts doing a little jig in the bathroom.
"A little food a little dance to get your night rollin'!" He jazz hands.
"And- well. I'd say the fun's just gettin' started for me! Haven't been out there much cause of my little situation, but that's all fixed up, cause of you!" He nudges at Tyler again. "Maybe I'll get some action, maybe I don't. I'll leave that up to lady luck" He nods.
"Hey, hows'about you and me do a little dance! Gettin the night started!"
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To be honest, it didn't sound too bad—some physical activity would be a nice way to clear his mind and pep himself back up to normal levels. It would be nice to spend some time with Patrick too. He was infectious like that.
There was just one problem....
"I don't know how to dance. I can only do the thing where you sway back and forth in four steps," he says, plainly. Not a rejection, though. A challenge, perhaps. Or an invitation to do the Highschool Dance Sway Back And Forth In Four Steps thingy.
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, Patrick had thought he’d be yanking him offa him, but.. no! Truly there was always something new to learn with your friends wasn’t there.
Patrick cleared his throat, “Havin’ fun?”
@forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN
literally just layin there. Chillin. The longer this goes on for, the more amusing he finds it. He's genuinely a little curious to see Patrick's reactions.
Absentmindedly wraps his finger in some of Patrick's loose, stray hair that was curtaining over him. "You must be a lucky man, mister Patrick. ......Well, actually, I don't know if I'm much of a jackpot. Still—" Bright red eyes latch onto Patrick. "—will you go big or go home?" Is he teasing? Is he serious?
@shelfy 🍀 Patrick this is so fucking funny i am SOBBING
Regardless he.. doesn’t! Make a move to get off!!
“Well!” Clears throat, “you know yer just really fulla surprises ain’tcha Ty?” He lets out a chuckle, careful not to let the nervousness seep out. Can’t get out-smoothed man.
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But on god he was sweaty, was Tyler always this honey-tongued? Was his hair always this vibrant blue? Was his eyes as red as the blood that’s crawling onto his face? But he tries to shake it off, game or not he doesn’t wanna lose. If anything, he might just come outta here a winner?
“Well!” He says again, a nervous tick perhaps? “Maybe I should keep you wondering and stay like this for a little longer? I kinda like you in this angle” His lip quirked up to a smirk.
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"Oh?" He raised an eyebrow, but his eyes remained half-lidded. In a playful gesture, he tilted his chin up and turned his head a little. "Feel free to admire." The way Tyler spoke sounded less like a honeyed fake-narcissist and more like a man telling you what 5x5 was. In other words: confident in its unremarkableness.
He played with Patrick's hair some more, then used that finger to brush against Patrick's cheek, allowing the hand to settle lightly on the back of Patrick's head. His movements had the same rhythmic fluidity as an assembly line worker who'd been at the job for years.
In a low whisper, "You can come closer if you want a better look." on god li is going to execute me for real @shelfy 🍀 Patrick
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“Alright guys, pose real pretty.”
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“Um. Thanks Luls, I’ll just uh…”
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@JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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"Smells like the food is ready, go enjoy yourselves," he says. He meanders off in some vague direction that he thought was the exit.
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" she says, tryna coax her deskmate into revealing whether she's got heels on or not SHOW ME THE MONEY!!!!! @mei | cerise
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" holds up the camera again for this fucking shot @mei | cerise
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About 5 lbs." Starts chuckling to himself.
@Li💤 ♟ Luciel @turtle | eden I LOVE EDEN SM IM SO SORRY FOR TYLERRR AFDXCGDVBJNKDMDVHBJNDK
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@geeck 🌙 xiaoru AW NO YOURE FINE I sleep now and I am busy tmrw so that’s a good idea YES YES thank you for the rp I care for xiaoru so hard
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Instead, he linked his fingers through the chains of the fence and let the gentle wind rustle his hair, like an anime boy. @xia :capitalism: adrian
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The last mission was evidence of that.
Speaking of...
"How are you feeling?" It was abrupt and out of the blue, as all of Tyler's comments were. For as much as Tyler liked to give his coworkers shit for being indecipherable, Tyler was equally cryptic. Was he talking about the party? Was he talking about last mission? Was he talking about Adrian's arm. Who knows! Well, Tyler did. And to Tyler it was obvious.
@xia :capitalism: adrian
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The world of those with disposable cash to burn truly mystified Tyler. Still, he chuckled at Adrian's last comment.
"Maybe that's not such a bad thing. Even if I don't get it." He chuckled again. "It certainly explains a lot about you." top 10 anime moments before disaster @xia :capitalism: adrian
Maybe Adrian just didn't understand what it was like at all, really, to know... normal people. Normal people, for whom money was a concern, who seemed to socialize so easily, falling into each other's rhythms and patterns so effortlessly, as if they danced to a beat that only Adrian couldn't hear. He wasn't good at these things; he'd always been better at lying. He was only good at socializing when there was a clear transaction involved, contracts written in alcohol ink and signed with a disarming smile and a silver tongue.
But then Tyler caught his breath, and—damn it. He was talking, but in that irritatingly honest way of his; Adrian shied away from it as much as he envied it, the way Tyler always seemed to speak his mind freely, unburdened by concerns of shame or image or pride.
"My ass is worth the most money," he muttered. He didn't know if it was true. Frankly, he didn't care.
Maybe you just bring out the best in me. He's never heard anyone say something like this to him—has never imagined a situation where it'd be applicable, even. Adrian was frustrating, stubborn, arrogant—if anything, he brought out the worst, in most. The offhand remark took him off-guard, settling warmly in his gut. It was... nice. Unfamiliar, but appreciated.
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He gets a shiver down his spine. "Ugh. I've already racked up so many sins, what's one more to the list?"
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So instead, he talks about someone he has a positive relationship with. "I'm having fun with Lullaby. They're very enjoyable company." @hyu 👓 albert
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"I like the way you think, with our combined forces..we'll be set for days" he sighs dreamily at the thought of not having to worry about being fed for the next few days at least. What a blessing that he found a fellow comrade!
He nods eagerly at Cameron's whisper, "We could split up and take turns, so we won't look so suspicious yeah?" He whispers back in equal seriousness. This food heist was probably the most important thing in his life right now.
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"Wow, my first number since coming to Meteor City besides the boss!" He holds the name card up like a treasure, and tucks it into his empty wallet. "Thanks! I'm sure I'll have plenty of food heists planned for the future" he grins.
"Let's try getting outta here, gotta strike while the irons hot!" he rubs his hands dramatically, and goes to reach for the door knob. He turns it, but the door doesn't seem to open. "Should we kick it?"
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She jingles the closet door and clicks her tongue. Again as fate would have it, this is the second time she has been trapped in a broom closet
But! This being the second time she’s been stuck in the closet (third if you don’t count her repressed teenage years), she splays herself comfortably on the cheap throw pillow like she owns the place. This is her dominion now and whoever sets foot into this closet next is unfortunately stuck in here with her until fate decides to let them out
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She scoots over enough for Luciel and without even batting an eye, she flashes him an uncomfortable grin, “You ever been stuck inside a closet with anyone, mate?” @Li💤 ♟ Luciel
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" She salutes as if they weren't just trapped in a broom closet for 7min mentally entertaining theoretical life or death situations. She also never introduced herself on purpose SO
@Li💤 ♟ Luciel OH BIG SAME, MAKES GRABBY HANDS @ LUCI BUT THANK U FOR THE RP!!!
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also gomen,, didnt know where to tag u
ive returned just for jeri <3333
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Jericho lets out a quiet curse when he fails to open the door yet again. He glances back at Cordelia, standing there awkwardly by a pile of brooms and a Mop. It looks, somewhat sad. Enough to invoke a measure of pity in him.
"...Why don't you give a try at unlocking the door? You said you were interested in lockpicking, right? I can help walk you through it." They had the time, anyway.
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(and the man had offered him dog treats! how kind!), but there were other more pressing things on his mind.
Phineas lets out a laugh, partly involuntarily, giving his new acquaintance another flash of his teeth. "Gotcha! Makes more sense now, huh." He considers what Mika had said. Last words? It didn't feel like many first words had been exchanged to begin with. Oh well. Time flies when you're having fun! And if anything had to come between Phineas and his dinner, he was glad it was Mika.
"Well, If we're saying goodbye, I guess I should ask for one last thing..." He absentmindedly scratches at the back of his neck "...What was your name again?"
@Nyaph 🌺 Mika (take ur time replying!
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) into each other, but tries anyway.
He leans down until their faces are a hairsbreadth away from touching. "Hm?"
@Nyaph 🌺 Mika
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“7 minutes ain’t long but might as well make it fun!”
@druz (captain ravioli) 🔎 aiden
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AcHULLY it's Aiden Hawkshaw, ace detective~" correction in response to Patrick before holding his fist out in preparation for a good ol' fashioned game of rock paper scissors!
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You're on!.. Ah! Why don't we try to do as many parlor games as we can before our times up?
NEXT WE CAN DO THUMB WAR!!!" He's absolutely vibrating with excitement at just the idea of... Playing a whole bunch of boring parlor games with some dude he hardly knows in a cramped closet.
@shelfy 🍀 Patrick
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" He puffs up his chest in response to Patrick's flattering remarks, he wasn't even trying to be subtle about how much he was basking in the attention. "Might I say the same thing to you!... A good ace detective always dresses to the tens, and you my friend are one helluva' ace detective!
" He gives Patrick as much of a finger guns geture as he can in such a closed space... It's pretty clear that if it was up to Aiden he would spend all seven of their minutes going back and forth complimenting eachothers looks.
Anyway where were they...
Oh yes!
"Rock, paper, scissors SHOOT!" He plays scissors, cutting to the chase!
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I lost... Huh... W... Wha?
That wasn't supposed to happen??? Is this legal??? Ace detectives always win...
His left eye twitches slightly, betraying the contempt that was slowly bubbling inside of him for someone that he had considered a aspiring figure only moments before, over a... Game of rock paper scissors
. "YEAH ANOTHER ROUND!!! I'll get you this time!... Ahahaha!
" Aiden also thinks Patrick is funny... But also that he needs a small reminder of where his place is in this ace detective hierarchy of his.
He plays scissors again! Surely it'd work this time~
@shelfy 🍀 Patrick
"Alright round 2 it is!"
He draws... another ROCK.
"Haha!"
"another win" he makes a fist pump. "Don't worry though ace, I'm just a lucky guy" he nodded
@druz (captain ravioli) 🔎 aiden
"WHAT!" This time he expresses his disbelief verbally, absolutely fuming underneath his still cheerful exterior, even as unstable as it may be right now. No no no no no no how could he lose again, how how how how.
*Have seven minutes passed? He felt like it's been seven minutes, he didn't like this game anymore no no no no.
"Ah... You won again.............
G...Good game.... Bye..." Aiden smiles serenely at Patrick as he opens the door... But as soon as he's out of sight he goes off to scream into the nearest fancy throw pillow.
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"....What?" The wheel spins once more, as Patsy ruminates on Albert's words. Of course he doesn't like men! Patsy's never dated a man, or looked at one more than in passing... Well, until recently.
The kiss from Lawrence, chaste as it was, left his throat dry and his chest tight as a vice. Lullaby's own kiss left him in a different state, but brought on powerful emotions, all the same.
Patsy brings his knees up to his chest, wrapping his arms around his legs as he continues to consider. "Well, I guess I've never really thought about it..." In truth, he's never thought much of anyone romantically, except Lavonne. His heart begins to ache with this realization.
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Doors on the outside were so fancy, it was hard to tell them apart (actually Tyler is just easily impressed). He Immediately realised his mistake when he found himself stepping into....a storage closet.
...Wait, was that a person?
—Oh Black Void Upon Death, Eden? She looked to be...asleep, at least. Not that he'd assume there'd be a dead body.
Actually. Given the people here. Nevermind.
Anyways, she was asleep; that was good. —No, wait, it wasn't! She was asleep. in a closet. at a party. with alcohol. This was Bad, Actually. Shit, what was he supposed to do—he couldn't just leave her. Should he watch over her? ...No, that was creepy, and she'd think he was up to something.
Nods to himself. He would stand guard outside the door until she woke up and left
............................... why was the door locked.
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Wii shop music in his brain.
".......Thanks for the other day." He meant that sincerely. "I can't believe Law made us go out and deliver all of those. ...................Actually, I can.
I hope he's learned his lesson. ...ᴬⁿᵈ ᴵ ʰᵒᵖᵉ ʰᵉ ᵈᵒᵉˢⁿ'ᵗ ᵈᵒᶜᵏ ᵒᵘʳ ᵖᵃʸ......."
@turtle | eden hi sorry this was long AFGDVHBJNDHBJDKND
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"Don't be shy—you can be a part of it too. Eden Deeznuts--" He couldn't finish the sentence without laughing. "Eden who? Eden Deezn-pffthahahahahaha....." Wow Tyler's just in a goofy mood tonight huh. Eden's influence ❤️
Wait a second. Eden.............Eaton..................Eden's name sounds like his
That didn't mean anything, but it made him internally
anyways.
@turtle | eden ❤️ im sorry tylers stupid
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Now he meets Eden's gaze—he was always looking, but now he's mentally on the same wavelength. His eyes are fierce, but gentle. Well-meaning. Not unlike Tyler himself.
"I think it's good that you have confidence in yourself. You have a lot to be confident for. I find your presence relaxing. You have a good blend of humour and a reasonable head. You're reliable, but not a stickler. I'm grateful to work with someone like you. Thanks for making my job nicer." He means that truly and sincerely, even if his tone of voice is still
Painfully dry.
@turtle | eden SENDING MY LOVEWAVES TO EDEN BACK RGRRHGRJRGHRRRHGRHRHR
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." And if it went well, he would treat her to the round after that.
Tyler is a bit taken aback by the sudden request. He takes a moment to think carefully about it—technically, no, he wasn't a hugger, but that didn't mean he disliked them. But more importantly, she was drunk. Would hugs be overstepping a boundary...?
Tyler resolved to stop things if they proceeded any further
sorry this was long again know that i love eden sm and i WILL be crashing into ur dms later for more shenanigans theyre so hHGRGJHRGRHJGRJH
IM SOFF..... I LOVE EDENNNNNN
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@li 📽 ernie
"Always read the fine print before ya go signin' stuff. What if you were sellin' your life away or somethin'"
His eyebrows raise before waving his hand dismissively. "Yeah yeah I own a pair. I don't wear em much. I don't like havin' to touch my eyeballs its weird."
"But it's a special occasion and I'm nothin' if not a man of aesthetic. "
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He looks suprised by the compliment before grinning, looking entirely smug. "Ha ha, yeah well if ya really think so maybe I oughta wear em more"
"Look at you though! Wearin' a full suit, tie and everythin'. Come on Ernie gimme a little turn around so I can see the full display"
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@Robbie ⚖ Zeke )
"Pssh- injury? You're so dramatic. If it makes ya feel better you can smack my ass on the way out. So they think you're really alpha."
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Well....that was life. Maybe they'd play another round and he'd get a chance to ask her. It's not like he was really dying to know, anyways.
Tyler liked Cameron, so he didn't want to give her something too hard or mean. He figured she'd be annoyed if he softballed it too, though, so he settled for a middle ground.
"Kay...I dare you to tell us all an embarrassing story about yourself." His wording is intentional; 'about yourself' didn't necessarily have to mean true
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Maybe Tyler's sensibilities were the weird ones.........................................
Tyler, thank fucking god, had enough tact to keep his mouth shut. "Thank you for sharing, Cam."
Nods at Patrick who entered. Looks like Adrian made him a seat, tho-- Wait, Adrian was here? When did he...... .............Whatever.
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@shelfy 🍀 Patrick
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He's starting to pick up the clues on Patricks type (not him). He feels the slightest bit of offended again
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"Well damn, Romanov, I can see why the police chased you. A physique like that should be illegal - you could crack a skull between your pecs..."
what did you all eat to end up like this...
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"Would that cause breathing problems"
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But.... well..... Agape didn't have eyes, did it? He leans back into Doris's pats.
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He’d just wake up the next day thinking it was all just a dream. He might as well just get so blackout drunk and do enough damage to cause irreversible concussive amnesia- something that alcohol can very much, realistically, induce. He hopes Keller was serious.
Not like he believed Liu one bit.
“…That’s a shame, Liu. You sure you don’t wanna leave them for me?”
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"We'll make a pitcher and bring some glasses," he promises, calling over his shoulder. Stumbles a little bit into Albert before they disappear.
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"Assets."
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His gaze is withering.
Ernest’s body is glowing with alcohol-fueled heat. Adrian Does Not Like That Either. He weighs his options, wondering if it’s worth another broken bone to Forcibly Wiggle his way Out of Ernest’s grip.
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Adrian was a man immune to guilt. He was not one to bow to his lesser impulses, nor was he…
“……But……if you want…” He should not finish this sentence. And yet. Ernest looks so dejected. Maybe… he just needs a friend?
“We can go somewhere…”
He clears his throat. “And I can pay.”
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“Also, I like women.” Very important clarification.
@li 📽 ernie
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Literally whatever came to his mind escaped his lips before he could even parse whether it was a coherent thought or not, let alone something necessary to say. His head was like a blender of babymash with the lid open and it was all splattering out at very high velocities and oh, god, it’s getting everywhere, but you can’t stop it, so you might as well let it keep going.
He lets Adrian swipe his arm away, but he simply steps forward to make up the stance, gait slow and steady.
“It probably is,” he mutters, some of his bangs cascading down over his eyes like a curtain.
“…I’d say no and that you don’t gotta, but if you’re goin’ out of your way to extend it, ‘d be much obliged.” He looks back up at Adrian boyishly. “…But I might get the wrong idea.”
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“I’ll be fine. Adrian. Don’t worry,” he mutters, “I’ll learn how to drive. And trade my bike for a nice car. Someday.” He reaches out clumsily a couple of times, squeezes the other’s arm reassuringly, and then ambles backwards as if he intended to make his exit just like that.
“LOVE YOU!” He calls out. And then he’s off.
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“Right- sorry-“ his eyes dart away then towards his other group members, greeting them with a smile.
“Let’s begin! ... Ladies first?” He nods at Cerise. Another person he had trouble making eye contact with.
@ren | rhett @mei | cerise
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"Wonderful rap, Mr. Caro."
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? "Whose turn is it next?" <—Clueless
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“Why.. Miss Cerise of course!” He chirps, smile unwavering. That was easy. Because cause like, who wouldn’t ?!
@crow ✝ jacob de silva
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"We can... move on if you want.... just ask someone truth or dare..."
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"Um..." He's a bit short on words. Just kinda stares at him.
@Nyaph 🌺 Mika
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(Why is everyone targeting me.)
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"Ok we get it"
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Turns to toeshrimp man Phineas bc new turn order dictates “Truth or dare?” @Lime (Drew) | Phineas
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..... He still didn't wanna do a truth. In spite of everything. He kinda just wanted to languish away into some sort of bisque or soup ideally.
"Um........ d....are." He looks into Xunyi's eyes pleadingly. Please be nice. @meow | xunyi
"Since you wanna be so nice to me...." He ambles over, brushes Xunyi's bangs back, and gives them the lightest of light pecks on their forehead. Happy
. "Thanks. Alright, cool." He walks back to his seat awkwardly.
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"WAIT WHY ME??"
They hand Lullaby "mouthwash".
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"C'mon."
He kneels down and pats Zeke's back reassuringly.
"I can... uh. fix it and give it back to you."
"...So don't do that. Please. It's gross."
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